Cost of living in Germany compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 7% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (12 CUC) | 22 CUC | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (8 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (4.25 CUC) | 3.13 CUC | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (1.04 CUC) | 2.08 CUC | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.97 (3.21 CUC) | 1.01 CUC | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (2.70 CUC) | 1.48 CUC | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (5.59 CUC) | 3.04 CUC | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (2.56 CUC) | 4.35 CUC | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (1.79 CUC) | 1.66 CUC | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (1.02 CUC) | 1.34 CUC | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (7 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (1.90 CUC) | 2.85 CUC | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (1.43 CUC) | 0.81 CUC | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 91% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,477 (1,600 CUC) | 512 CUC | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,099 (1,191 CUC) | 424 CUC | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (215 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €939 (1,017 CUC) | 351 CUC | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €716 (776 CUC) | 279 CUC | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (141 CUC) | 36 CUC | + 286% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (25 CUC) | 60 CUC | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €402 (435 CUC) | 722 CUC | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (93 CUC) | 169 CUC | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (6 CUC) | 5.59 CUC | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (14 CUC) | 5.00 CUC | + 189% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 73% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (89 CUC) | 44 CUC | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (41 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (97 CUC) | 80 CUC | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (124 CUC) | 58 CUC | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 33% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,226 (22,989 CUC) | 49,243 CUC | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (1.55 CUC) | 1.11 CUC | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (83 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 27% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (7 CUC) | 1.42 CUC | + 390% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (12 CUC) | 5.16 CUC | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (61 CUC) | 55 CUC | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.71 (4.02 CUC) | 3.56 CUC | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (2.17 CUC) | 2.49 CUC | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (2.58 CUC) | 4.72 CUC | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (1.47 CUC) | 1.56 CUC | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (1.77 CUC) | 1.41 CUC | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (21 CUC) | 3.95 CUC | + 431% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 48% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (36 CUC) | 13 CUC | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (22 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (98 CUC) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (67 CUC) | 22 CUC | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (10 CUC) | 4.15 CUC | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (3.54 CUC) | 1.96 CUC | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (4.04 CUC) | 2.03 CUC | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (503 CUC) | 330 CUC | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.11 CUC) | 0.35 CUC | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (45 CUC) | 22 CUC | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (7 CUC) | 2.99 CUC | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 37% more expensive than in Cuba
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